___ soldier NYT Crossword Clue

By Date: DEC 18, 2025 Follow on Google

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The most common and recent 3-letter answer for "___ soldier" is TIN.

The clue '___ soldier' refers to the phrase 'tin soldier,' which is a common term for a toy soldier made of tin or a metaphor for someone who is overly obedient or lacks initiative.

This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 18, 2025.

A soft, silvery-white metal often used in alloys and for coating other metals to prevent corrosion.

Altoids holder, Sturdy container for mints, Its symbol is Sn, Whitesmith's material, "One ___ Soldier" (1969 antiwar song)

The answer to “___ soldier” in the New York Times puzzle December 18 2025 is TIN. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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